Unai Emery’s Aston Villa have no intentions of sanctioning the departure of Youri Tielemans this summer, amidst interest from the Middle East.
Youri Tielemans hasn’t looked back since joining Aston Villa. He has been one of the standout performers for the Birmingham-based club over the years, and it has resulted in a lot of interest. Saudi Pro League clubs are very keen on signing the Belgian international, but according to a report from Football Insider, Villa have no intentions of selling the midfielder.
While they accept that every player on their roster has a price tag, Tielemans is considered an exception. He is one of the most important players in Unai Emery’s team, and the club consider him untouchable irrespective of the offer on the table.
After making a name for himself while playing for Leicester City, Tielemans made the move to Villa Park in the summer of 2023. Over the years, he has featured in 121 matches and has even contributed towards 32 goals. While he prefers playing as a number eight, the 28-year-old is comfortable enough to feature in a holding role as well as an attacking midfielder.
Villa won’t sell Tielemans this summer
Since he picked up an ankle injury towards the end of January, Villa have been involved in seven league games, and they have only won one of those fixtures. The results clearly explain how important he is to Emery’s setup.
While his contract at Villa Park runs until the summer of 2028, Saudi Pro League clubs want to prise him away this summer. He has been extensively linked with the Middle East in recent weeks, but it seems Villa have no intentions of cashing in on him.
Given the club’s financial situation, Villa might be forced to make a few sales in the summer, but the report suggests the 28-year-old is among the names they will try to keep regardless of their situation. While they will be open to listening to offers for all of their stars, Tielemans might be the sole exception. While Villa have no intentions of negotiating his departure, a lot might also depend on the player’s desire.
